Real Estate at WCU
The Department of Geography and Planning offers two programs in Real Estate: a Certificate in Real Estate and a Minor in Real Estate and Land Development.
Certificate in Real Estate
This 12-credit Certificate has two required courses and two electives. The program offers a broad exposure to the practice of real estate and focused understanding in a chosen area of specialization within the real estate industry. Upon successful completion of the two required courses, you will qualify to take the Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson exam. Pennsylvania requires residential real estate salespersons to pass the Real Estate Salesperson exam to be licensed.
Minor in Real Estate and Land Development
This 18-credit minor has three required courses and three electives. The program offers an overview of the key areas of real estate, including the development process, finance, law, and location analytics. The minor prepares students for a variety of careers in commercial real estate, real estate development, land development, and related fields. The minor aligns well with several major programs, especially those in Business, as well as Urban and Environmental Planning, Geography, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real Estate Certificate
Who can enroll in the Real Estate Certificate?
As a sub-baccalaureate certificate, the program and its courses are open to both degree-seeking undergraduate students, and non-degree students who meet the minimum university admission requirements.
How many classes do I need to complete the Real Estate Certificate?
The program requires 12 credits. You will need to complete four 3-credit classes to earn the certificate. Two classes are required: PLN 201 Real Estate Fundamentals and PLN 202 Real Estate Practice. You can select the two additional courses from an approved list of elective courses.
Does financial aid cover my certificate courses?
For a degree-seeking student, as long as the courses count toward degree completion (including the 120-credit requirement), they are eligible for federal financial aid. A non-degree student may not be eligible for federal financial aid to cover the courses.
How can I enroll in the Real Estate Certificate?
Degree-seeking students can request to add the certificate to their course of study through RamPortal . In the Add a Program section of the form, select Certificate. In the department dropdown field, select Geography and Planning, and click the “Program Lookup” button. Select Real Estate.
Non-degree seeking students should apply to the University as a non-degree student. See information here.
Real Estate and Land Development Minor
Who can enroll in the Real Estate and Land Development Minor?
Only degree-seeking students at WCU can enroll in the Real Estate and Land Development minor.
How many classes do I need to complete the Real Estate and Land Development Minor?
The program requires 18 credits. You will need to complete six 3-credit classes to earn the minor. Three classes are required: PLN 324 Real Estate Development; PLN 328 Real Estate Law OR PLN 322 Land Development Controls; and GEO 325 Introduction to Business GIS. You can select the three additional courses from an approved list of elective courses.
How can I enroll in the Real Estate and Land Development Minor?
Students can request to add the minor to their course of study through RamPortal . In the Add a Program section of the form, select Minor. In the department dropdown field, select Geography and Planning, and click the “Program Lookup” button. Select Real Estate and Land Development.
For more information contact Dr. Jongwoong Kim at jkim@wcupa.edu, Associate Professor of Planning, or the Department of Geography and Planning at HMacQueen@wcupa.edu or 610-436-2343.